Director : Yoon Gaeun
Cinematographer : Min Jun Won
Genre : Drama
Country : South Korea
Duration : 95 Minutes
🔸 The World of Us looks at childhood not as something innocent and simple, but as a time full of quiet pain and confusion. The film follows a young girl who spends her school days trying to hold on to friendship and avoid being alone. The story is very small in scale, with no big incidents or dramatic turns. It stays close to everyday life, where small words, small choices, and small exclusions slowly begin to hurt.
🔸 What makes the film special is how accurately it understands children. The film shows how friendships can change suddenly, how kindness and cruelty can exist together, and how loneliness can grow without anyone noticing. The child performances are excellent and feel completely natural. Nothing feels written or staged. Emotions come through in silences, glances, and hesitation. The film never explains feelings with dialogue. It trusts the audience to feel them.
🔸 The direction is quiet and patient, never forcing drama. The camera often stays at the child’s level, making the world feel big and overwhelming. The pacing is slow, but it fits the emotional experience of childhood, where time feels long and feelings linger. The ending is simple and realistic, offering understanding rather than comfort. The World of Us is a gentle but deeply honest film that reminds us how deeply children feel, even when adults fail to notice.
Verdict: Very Good
DC Rating: 4/5
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